Edward Klimchock Dam
Edward Klimchock Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Edward Klimchock Dam
Edward Klimchock Dam is a dam in Delaware, New York. The dam is owned by Jospeph Klimchock (private). It impounds the Tr-abe Lord Creek near Long Eddy.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Long Eddy |
| River/Stream | Tr-abe Lord Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.91861, -75.21083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Jospeph Klimchock |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12491 |
| Federal ID | NY12491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |